Converting SSB to BPG

SSB is a Gerber file created with Orcad software and describes the bottom silkscreen of a printed circuit board (PCB). Gerber is a group that includes over 20 formats functioning as a standard in PCB production, created with software such as Eagle, Orcad or Protel. All Gerber files contain detailed 2D descriptions of board data, including electrical connections, vias and pads, copper layers etc.

BPG is a new and promising image format, which currently provides the most advanced technology in image compression. Released in 2014 by software developer Fabrice Bellard, the BPG format has been shown to include the best quality/size ratio, when compared to other popular formats such as JPG or PNG. The number of image viewers that can open BPG files is currently limited, but is expected to grow in the near future. For easier access, conversion can be done to and from the BPG format.

So, how to change SSB into BPG?

The quick and simple way to handle your files is to get a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter.
Although it is fast, this software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of conversions.
As you will soon realize, reaConverter will help you avoid spending countless hours trying to figure out how to convert SSBs. But at the same time, it will allow you to apply a wide range of editing options.

Download and Install reaConverter

reaConverter is quick to download, install and launch, and you don't need to be an IT specialist in order to understand in a few minutes how it operates.

Load SSB Files

Start reaConverter and load all the .ssb files you intend to convert into .bpg because, as opposed to most free online converters, reaConverter supports batch conversion. So you can save the time and energy you would lose with doing repetitive operations.

Select SSBs from a folder or by drag-and-dropping them directly into the reaConverter window.

Choose Output Folder

Go to the Saving options tab and decide where you want to save new .bpg files. You can also spend a few more moments to apply additional editing to the images prepared for conversion.

Select BPG as Output Format

Then pick the BPG as output format. To help you do this, a series of buttons is conveniently placed at the bottom of the reaConverter window, so you can simply press on the one you need or click Plus button to add new options.

Then simply press the Start button and your conversion will begin in no time!